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DS DesignTrack days SKU H-04-DS

DS Coilover Kit For VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) · 2005 – 2009

Chasing sharper corner control from your VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) on track days? The DS digressive piston builds low-speed damping force to keep roll, pitch and dive in check, without a harsh daily ride.

Confirmed fit for your VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) · EXC. 1.6L

Your setup

Full specs
62-180-6 Front spring
62-180-6-S Rear spring
1-Way Damping
  • F: without top mount | R: rubber top mount or non top mount — Keeps the factory front top mounts; rear mount varies by vehicle..

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warranty
PRE-ORDER APPROX. 14-21 days
  • Free express ship Australia-wide
  • 12-month warranty Genuine BC cover
  • Rebuildable for life Service & refresh, not replace
  • Spares in stock Fast parts, no overseas wait

Overview & features

The DS Series brings BC's proprietary digressive piston to your VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm). It adds damping force where you feel it most — at low shaft speeds (0–50mm/s) — to keep body roll, pitch and dive tightly controlled through technical corners, then stays linear as speeds rise so the ride never turns harsh. The result is a VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) that feels planted on a road course without punishing you on the drive there.

  • Proprietary digressive piston design
  • Extra damping force at low piston speeds (0–50mm/s) for tighter body control
  • Stays linear at higher piston speeds so the ride never turns harsh
  • Controls roll, pitch, dive and quick weight transfers through technical corners
  • Optional pillowball top mounts

What's in the box

  • Front & Rear Coilover Set (4)
  • Locking Nut C Spanner Set
  • Shock Shaft Allen Key
  • Shock Damper Adjustment Keys
  • Specification Catalogue
  • Warranty Card
  • BC Racing Decals

Specifications

SKU H-04-DS
Availability 14-21 Days
DESIGN DS
SERIES DN
Camber Tops Not available
FRONT SPRING These numbers represent the diameter (mm) x length (mm) x spring rate (kg/mm). *Disclaimer Please note valving and spring rates can update and change frequently as further optimisations are made so please take this as a general guide only. If you are after an exact spring rate, please contact us for confirmation.
REAR SPRING These numbers represent the diameter (mm) x length (mm) x spring rate (kg/mm). *Disclaimer Please note valving and spring rates can update and change frequently as further optimisations are made so please take this as a general guide only. If you are after an exact spring rate, please contact us for confirmation.
CAR VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) 05 - 09
Fitment Notes EXC. 1.6L

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Warranty

Every BC Racing coilover is covered by a genuine 12-month warranty and is fully rebuildable and serviceable for life. Spare parts are stocked locally, so there's no overseas wait to keep your kit performing.

About the DS series

Chasing sharper corner control from your VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) on track days? The DS digressive piston builds low-speed damping force to keep roll, pitch and dive in check, without a harsh daily ride.

This kit is configured as DS-DS — no front top mounts are supplied, so your factory front mounts carry over along with their standard noise isolation. The rear runs a rubber mount, or the factory mount on vehicles BC doesn't supply one for. It ships assembled and ready to bolt on out of the box, provided your original mounts are in serviceable condition.

Performance profile DS setup
Comfort 55
Grip 80
Adjustability 72
Track focus 74
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Common questions

Will this kit fit my VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) body styles?

Yes — this kit fits all VW GOLF V & JETTA (GTI/TDI) MK5/V5 (Strut 54.5mm) body styles.

If you have a non-standard chassis or factory suspension upgrade, contact us before ordering and we’ll confirm fitment.

Can I adjust ride height after installation?

Yes. All BC Racing coilovers use full-thread body construction for continuous height adjustment without affecting damper travel.

We recommend a wheel alignment after any significant ride-height change.

How do I adjust the damping?

Damping is adjusted via the top-mounted dial — turn clockwise for firmer, counter-clockwise for softer. Always start with all four corners at the same setting and adjust in equal increments.

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